Issue 9

when they want to control you they do not come with shackles made of iron they come instead with cages made of shame and story like the one about the woman who earned crisis for her curiosity so tempted by a life of wisdom and independence she caused the downfall

Deemed “The Muse” by her readers and audiences, Angi Sullins marries inspirational messages with tangible, often-hilarious life experience in her books, blogs and workshops. As a writer, performer, and creator of short films, Angi is a self-confessed inspiration junkie who believes life was meant to be too good AND true.

I was born in Brooklyn, New York. When I was in first grade, my parents decided to buy a house in Long Island, NY, which was where I was raised. A pretty suburban area compared to the city. My family, I must say are conservative.

Who would have thought that 2021 would be a repeat of 2020? I know we all hoped that the pandemic would be well behind us by now but unfortunately it is still our collective reality.

Am seated here, by my father’s graveside, still wondering, what if you were still here, would I be the me I am today? Would I be this confident, amazing, beautiful, outgoing, strong and aggressive lady? Relentless, never giving up, speaking the truth even when it gets me into trouble, Who would I be?